Nov. 03, 2023 /
![Kerwin Bill to Honor Veterans Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) introduced House Bill 73 earlier this year to create specialty license plates for veterans of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Nov. 02, 2023 /
![Barton Introduces Legislation Boosting Campaign Finance Transparency]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) has introduced legislation to increase campaign finance transparency by requiring campaigns and campaign organization to itemize reimbursements on campaign finance reports.
Nov. 02, 2023 /
![Rapp Worries for Children, Young Adults Following Marijuana Legalization Hearing]()
HARRISBURG — The House Health Subcommittee on Health Care held a public hearing this week on legalizing cannabis for adult use.
Nov. 02, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – As a longtime supporter of efforts to address Pennsylvania’s maternal mortality crisis, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) applauds the enactment of Act 5 of 2023, which improves access to maternal health and mortality data for medical professionals and policymakers. Mackenzie joined Gov. Josh Shapiro, advocates, and other lawmakers for Tuesday’s ceremonial bill signing at the state Capitol.
Nov. 02, 2023 /
![Kutz Legislation to Honor Fallen Hero Jerome Guise Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – The House recently approved legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) that would designate the bridge carrying PA Route 34 over Mountain Creek in Mount Holly Springs Borough in memory of fallen firefighter and community servant, Jerome Guise.
Nov. 01, 2023 /
![Struzzi, Kephart Applaud Court Decision on RGGI Energy Tax]()
HARRISBURG – The authors of legislation that would require implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to go before the General Assembly are claiming victory following issuance of a permanent injunction against the rule by Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania on the basis of it being unconstitutional.
Nov. 01, 2023 /
![Grove: Court Rejection of RGGI a Win for Taxpayers]()
Harrisburg – The following statement is issued on behalf of House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove following the Commonwealth Court decision on Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI):
Nov. 01, 2023 /
![Nelson: Let’s Keep RGGI Discussion Behind Us]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland), Republican Chairman of the House Gas and Oil Caucus, issued the following statement after hearing of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court decision Wednesday to void Pennsylvania’s entrance into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a multi-state energy tax program that would have increased electricity costs on Pennsylvanians to heat their homes and turn on the lights.
Nov. 01, 2023 /
![Causer Applauds Court’s Rejection of New Energy Tax]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), Republican chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee, applauded today’s Commonwealth Court decision invalidating the state’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and rescuing consumers from what would have been an estimated $2.8 billion tax.
Nov. 01, 2023 /
![Task Force Adopts Final Report on How Best to Increase Export of Liquified Natural Gas in PA, Says White]()
HARRISBURG—Pennsylvania’s bipartisan Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force, chaired by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), held its last meeting today and adopted a final report on the best and safest way to increase the export of LNG.
Nov. 01, 2023 /
![Time to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent in Pennsylvania]()
It happens twice every year in most states, including Pennsylvania. We all make the switch between daylight saving time (DST) and standard time, adding unnecessary stress to our lives.
Nov. 01, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) applauded a decision by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Wednesday voiding Pennsylvania’s entrance into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a multi-state energy tax program that would have increased the costs on Pennsylvanians to heat their homes and turn on the lights
Oct. 31, 2023 /
![House Republicans Achieve Tuition Freeze for State-Related Universities, Says Delozier]()
HARRISBURG – After several months of seeking increased transparency and tuition freezes for students enrolled in the Commonwealth’s state-related universities, the House Tuesday voted to approve their funding request for the 2023-24 fiscal year, bringing the state budget one step closer to completion, according to Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland). Following the vote on House Bill 612, Delozier issued the following statement:
Oct. 31, 2023 /
![House Approves Ward Bill Supported by Wentling to Eliminate Outdated Frozen Food Law]()
HARRISBURG – A bill introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that would repeal an outdated law regulating the frozen dessert industry in Pennsylvania was approved by the state House. Rep. Parke Wentling (R-7), who introduced companion legislation – House Bill 953 – in the state House, was a strong supporter.
Oct. 31, 2023 /
![Topper: House Moves to Freeze Tuition for PA Students]()
HARRISBURG – Following passage of legislation to freeze tuition for students of Pennsylvania’s four state-related universities, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), the Republican chairman of the House Education Committee, issued the following statement:
Oct. 31, 2023 /
![House Republican Efforts Secure Transparency, Tuition Freeze for State-Related Schools]()
HARRISBURG – Efforts of the House Republican Caucus over the last several months have secured sought-after transparency measures and a tuition freeze for students at Pennsylvania’s four state-related universities following a House vote to approve their funding request for the current year.
Oct. 31, 2023 /
![House Health Committee Passes Bills to Update Medical Marijuana Permitting Program]()
WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced a bill to update Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana permitting program. Senate Bill 773 will provide additional permits to independent medical marijuana grower/processors and dispensaries.
Oct. 31, 2023 /
![House Republicans to Discuss Significant Wins for Pennsylvania Taxpayers, Students in State-Related Funding]()
WHO: House Republican Leadership Team, Caucus Members.
Oct. 31, 2023 /
![House Committee Agrees with Struzzi Request to Examine Statewide Public Transit Options]()
HARRISBURG – Indiana County is very fortunate to have the IndiGO Bus system, but state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) sees public transit needs which still exist.
Oct. 31, 2023 / Press Release
![Kail, Policy Committee Discuss Long-Term Impacts of Democrats’ Disastrous Energy Policies]()
HARRISBURG – With House Democrats seeking to advance another shortsighted attempt to torpedo the state’s energy industry, the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing Monday titled “Stopping Economic Disaster: The Democrats and their Green New Deal.”